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Do You Look Young Or Old for Your Age? What It Could Mean for Your Health ...

I got carded this weekend, which made giggly (I'm 31). I used to hate looking "young," but now as I inch into my 30s, I'm feeling just fine about hanging onto my baby face a bit longer. Do you look young or older for your age? Here's what it might mean for your health, say researchers ...

According to Danish researchers, if you tend to look young for your age, you're more likely to live a long life. The scientists looked at all sorts of predictors of a long life and found that the appearance of youthfulness was an important marker for longevity. (P.S. The research was conducted in Denmark where the cosmetic surgery rate is apparently very low, so that wasn't really a factor here.)

"It's probably easy to explain because people who've had a tougher life are more likely to die early--and their life is reflected in their face," said the lead researcher.

I don't know if I buy this entirely, but I'll be honest, it does make me want to head over to The Girls in the Beauty Department blog and research the best anti-aging face creams.